Spring Cleaning – Week 1 | Good but not Great

When the life you’ve built—family obligations, busy schedules, comfort, and even sincere commitments—starts to feel like it’s crowding out something deeper, the tension is sharp. This message digs into a particular moment where three would-be followers tell Jesus they’ll follow him, but only after something else comes first. In the middle of a pandemic that has stripped away many “good” distractions, the sermon names the uneasy choice between holding onto the comfortable and letting go for what might be truly essential. The preacher uses a striking illustration and three brief Gospel encounters to argue that following Jesus often means eliminating good things so the greatest thing can be seen. Rather than a guilt trip, it’s an invitation to a different kind of gain—one grounded in who Jesus is and what he gave up. Listen for a clear, compassionate call to spring clean your heart and discover what letting go might actually make room for.